St. Francis: Schools & Education
St. Francis is served by 2 public schools. St Francis Elem is the largest at 155 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 465 students.
- ~307 residents per school (vs Kansas ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 307 residents per school. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Cheylin |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2,004,790 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 161 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 15 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 10.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 78 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 48.4% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Northwest Kansas Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 29.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Northwest Kansas Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Goodland |
| Nearest College · Phone | 7,858,903,641 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 29.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | St. Francis Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 121 N. Scott |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 7,853,323,292 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 67,756 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.8% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12